Tequila Newswire

... struggles had an early impact on Smirnoff revenues, but there was strong growth for Bulleit Bourbon, Don Julio Tequila and, despite the travails of blended Scotch in the US, higher variants of Johnnie Walker . If anything, fiscal-2015's figures were ...
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Rojo Gusano kicks-off the start of the holiday season by offering four of their most popular drinks for just $5 on Black Wednesday, November 21. at both their Albany Park, and recently opened Ravenswood locations. From 5pm to close, enjoy a Gusano Margarita -- tequila, with fresh lime juice, and agave nectar, Oaxaca Mule -- mezcal, fernet, fresh lime, black cherry juice and ginger beer, Mezcalada -- mezcal, cucumber and lime juice, chili powder, with chili rim, and their signature Gusano Rojo -- mezcal, triple sec, mint and cucumber, watermelon puree and cranberry juice.
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NEW YORK: Patron Tequila is raising the bar this holiday season with the introduction of the 2018 Limited Edition Patron Silver Tequila 1 Liter bottle. The fourth in a series of collectible releases, the large size-bottle is inspired by Mexico's rich tradition and history of intricate glass craftsmanship.
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Tulalip Resort Casino's Sommelier Tom Thompson is extending an invitation to all holiday gift-givers and all wine, whiskey and tequila lovers to the Resort's annual Taste of Tulalip Holiday Wine Sale. The sale will feature over 100 remarkable local and international wine selections and top-shelf aged spirits from around the globe.
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... the creation of blended scotches and growth of single malts in a way matched only perhaps by Guadalajara and its tequila. At its core, Edinburgh is a university town, and hence much of the city's drinking is defined by student life. The ...
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... environments. Often, people call agaves century plants. Some folks might be familiar with agave as the source of tequila. The only agave I know of that is commercially used for tequila and sweetener is the blue agave, and it isn't hardy here. Agave ...
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Tesla Inc co-founder Elon Musk and Mexico's tequila producers could be headed for a collision after the agave-based drink's industry group opposed the flamboyant billionaire's efforts to trademark an alcoholic drink dubbed "Teslaquila." Jonah Green is on it.
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... liquor, too? After all, stars such as Sammy Hagar (Cabo Wabo) and George Clooney (Casamigos) successfully make tequila. Musk probably wouldn't even have to sell that much of his 20 percent stake in Tesla to get bottles on the shelves. On Oct. 12 ...
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... from Brazilian funk and international pop. Featuring DJ Slim, DJ Itza, and VJ Rafael. There will be a dance team, a tequila team handing out free shots and pours, plus free caipirinha until midnight. DJ Itza, from Barcelona, will be playing funk, ...
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... too? After all, stars such as Sammy Hagar (Cabo Wabo) and George Clooney (Casamigos) have found success making tequila. Musk probably wouldn't even have to sell that much of his 20 percent stake in Tesla to get bottles on the shelves. In case you ...
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Reuters reported Wednesday that Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council, an industry group that determines what be called "tequila" in Mexico and the U.S., said Musk's proposed "Teslaquila" must adhere to strict rules or it cannot be called tequila. moved to trademark the name "Teslaquila," as a "distilled agave liquor" or "distilled blue agave liquor," and Musk tweeted a photo of a mockup bottle label, saying it was "coming soon."
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One of Tesla co-founder Elon Musk's latest projects, known as "Teslaquila," is facing push-back from Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council , Reuters reported Wednesday . The CRT said in a statement to Reuters that the "Teslaquila" brand evokes the word "tequila" and "tequila" is a protected word.
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A shift in consumer preferences for natural and organic sugar substitutes necessitates adoption of agave syrup in F&B products as an ideal substitute for sugar and honey, thus paving substantial growth avenues for agave syrup market . Additionally, use of agave syrup in the production of alcoholic beverages such as tequila further enhances growth scope of agave syrup market.
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Rudi Favila, president of mezcal wholesaler and importer Premium Mezcales, tells Ben Bouckley that Oaxacan spirit mezcal can ditch its old man image to stoke spirits across the US and beyonda Speaking to BeverageDaily.com at InterBev 2012 in Las Vegas, Favila explained that even before the Spanish arrived in Mexico, native Indians fermented the local agave crop to create pulque a , which then became mezcal. But unlike its more famous son tequila, the forefather has lagged behind in the shadows - often made on a small-scale basis - and still awaits global category stardom.
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It should come as no surprise then that his latest head-scratcher of an idea, the Tesla-branded tequila Musk's latest venture has ruffled the feathers of Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council , the body that determines what can and cannot be called tequila. The rules concern things like how and where it's made, and according to the CRT, the name "Teslaquila" might confuse buyers.
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One of Tesla co-founder Elon Musk's latest projects, known as "Teslaquila," is facing push-back from Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council , Reuters reported Wednesday . The CRT said in a statement to Reuters that the "Teslaquila" brand evokes the word "tequila" and "tequila" is a protected word.
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... and a smooth taste and a peppery finish that is characteristic with the Espadin agave plant. Mezcal differs from Tequila in that it is made from a wider variety of agave plants grown all over Mexico, while Tequila is produced only from the blue ...
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The founder and CEO of Tesla announced a new brand of tequila called "Teslaquila" in October, vaguely tweeting it was "coming soon." But it may not be that straightforward for Musk if the intensely no-nonsense Mexican tequila industry has anything to say about it.
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After a year's worth of growth out west, entrepreneur Matt Davis said he is ready to bring his tequila brand back to his home state. The Fairfield native announced earlier this month that his Texas-based tequila company Playa Real will be expanding its distribution to Connecticut stores and bars.
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With the festive season fast approaching, the deals are stacking up for some interesting tequilas from around the this small region in Mexico. We've rounded up some of the top tequila deals below.
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